biosafe
Secure from contamination
Biosafe describes conditions, procedures, or facilities designed to prevent exposure to dangerous biological agents.
A biosafe laboratory contains pathogens without risk of release.
Biosafe practices protect researchers from infection.
The term appears in contexts ranging from handling viruses to disposing of medical waste.
The related noun is biosafety.
Preventing hostile expansion
- sterileFree from microorganisms
- protocolsEstablished codes of conduct
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- gogglesSealed protective eyewear
hood · decontamination · autoclave · PPE · specimen · pathogen · BSL · airlock
Lab-altered life form
- transgenicHaving inserted foreign genes
- ecosystemInterconnected organisms and surroundings
- containedKept within limits
- releaseTo let go
non-invasive · ecological · species · cross-pollination · gene flow · native · habitat · organism
Exposed to electromagnetic energy
- pasteurizedHeat-treated for safety
- sterilizedFreed from microorganisms
- preservedKept from deterioration
- pathogen-freeFree of disease-causing microorganisms
sanitary · certified · inspection · handling · storage · cold chain · packaging · shelf-stable
Freed from microorganisms
- disposableMade for one use
- single-useFor one application only
- sharpsSymbols raising pitch
- bloodborneCarried via circulation
biowaste · infectious · clinical · hospital · healthcare · patient · isolation · barrier
containment
Preventing hostile expansion
- sterileFree from microorganisms
- protocolsEstablished codes of conduct
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
goggles · hood · decontamination · autoclave · PPE · specimen · pathogen · BSL · airlock · gowns
GMO
Lab-altered life form
- transgenicHaving inserted foreign genes
- ecosystemInterconnected organisms and surroundings
- containedKept within limits
release · non-invasive · ecological · species · cross-pollination · gene flow · native · habitat · organism · agricultural
irradiated
Exposed to electromagnetic energy
- pasteurizedHeat-treated for safety
- sterilizedFreed from microorganisms
- preservedKept from deterioration
pathogen-free · sanitary · certified · inspection · handling · storage · cold chain · packaging · shelf-stable · processing
sterilized
Freed from microorganisms
- disposableMade for one use
- single-useFor one application only
- sharpsSymbols raising pitch
bloodborne · biowaste · infectious · clinical · hospital · healthcare · patient · isolation · barrier · gown
biosafebiohazardous
Dangerous to living organisms
hazardous · infectious · dangerous · contaminated · pathogenic